Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatism

Research Article   |   10.36959/479/439 Volume 5 Issue 1

Functional Outcome of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Teenagers with End Stage Avascular Necrosis of the Head of Femur Resulting from Sickle Cell Disease

Authors: Alabi IA, Salihu MN, Arojuraye SA, Okoh N, Arafat S, Bunu B, Aminu I, Siyaka AO and Muhammad AM

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the commonest cause of avascular necrosis (AVN) among teenagers in our environment. When diagnosed early, joint preserving operations and physical therapy may prolong the ... Read more

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Case Report   |   10.36959/479/438 Volume 5 Issue 1

Arthritis in a Child with COVID-19-Related Multisystemic Inflammatory Disease - A Case Report

Authors: Philip Johnson, Ruth María Eraso Garnica and Gloria María Vasquez Duque

The SARS-Cov-2 virus causes a broad range of symptoms, including in the musculoskeletal system. Children who are infected with the virus usually have mild to moderate symptoms but can develop a clinic... Read more

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Original Article   |   10.36959/479/437 Volume 5 Issue 1

Original Fixation Technique for Periprosthetic Humeral Fractures: Locking Plate for Lockable Stem

Authors: Damien BERTRAND, Tristan LASCAR, Cedric PELEGRI, Uma SRIKUMARAN, Emmanuel BEAUDOUIN, Geoffroy NOURISSAT, Georgio GRESTA, Jean-Marie DAUDET and Laurent OBERT

The prevalence of periprosthetic humeral fractures is 0.6% to 3%. These periprosthetic fractures are very challenging to treat because of the risk of complications and reduced function, especially whe... Read more

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